Mohamad Al-Mail has been subjected to political persecution in Kuwait due to his criticism of state policies and his leadership of the Upper Hand Organization.
Founded Upper Hand Organization
Columnist at Al-Dar Kuwaiti newspaper.
Founded Upper Hand Organization in Kuwait — a global Islamic organization.
Government Scholarship to UK
Sent by Kuwait's Ministry of Education on a government scholarship to the United Kingdom to study political science.
Smear Campaign Begins
Chief Aide at the Office of Sheikh YH.
MPs, activists, media outlets, and local newspapers in Kuwait launched a coordinated smear campaign against Upper Hand and its founder.
MP Hamoud Al-Hamdan submitted parliamentary questions.
Sentenced in Absentia & Granted Asylum
Kuwait's Criminal Court sentenced him in absentia to 10 years in prison.
The UK granted him political asylum.
A legal complaint was filed to the Kuwait Communications Authority demanding his website be blocked.
Additional court rulings issued in absentia.
Additional Conviction
Convicted again in absentia for "undermining the judiciary" — sentenced to more time in prison.
Two More Prison Sentences
Two additional prison sentences issued in absentia.
Total of 8 Prison Sentences
Three more prison verdicts issued in absentia, bringing the total to 8 prison sentences.
International Attention
British MP Gareth Richard Thomas submitted a parliamentary question about his case.
Interpol confirmed: No red notice or international warrant has been issued against Mohamad Al-Mail.
Another in absentia prison sentence issued in Kuwait.
Partial Amnesty Granted
Emir Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah issued an Amiri Decree granting partial amnesty, covering some charges.
Several MPs — Hisham Al-Saleh, Ahmed Al-Hamad, and Saleh Ashour — criticized the exclusion of his remaining cases.
Citizenship Revoked
Emir Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah issued Amiri Decree No. 201/2025, revoking Mohamad Al-Mail's Kuwaiti citizenship.
Upper Hand spreads disbelief and heresy
8 April 2016
Mohamad Al-Mail shares his story in this documentary produced by Kuwaiti human rights activist and President of the Kuwait Liberal Movement, Anwar Al-Rasheed.
Mohamad Al-Mail delivers historic address to Kuwaiti people following citizenship revocation.
"Mohamad Al-Mail is currently outside Kuwait seeking political asylum due to the criminal court ruling issued against him."
26 Jan 2018
"Yesterday it was confirmed to me that the tenth political asylum seeker who contacted me is Mohamad Al-Mail, and the number is increasing."
21 Jan 2019
"Mohamad Al-Mail (19 years old) was sentenced to 10 years in prison for criticizing the Sunni sect... Al-Mail is now a political refugee in the United Kingdom."
6 Jun 2019
"I had hoped that the government would publish the names of those included in the amnesty without selectivity, but as usual, its approach is crooked. Absent from the disclosure were the names of Mohamad Al-Mail."
27 Nov 2023
"The Emiri amnesty did not include Mohamad Salman Al-Mail... It should be noted that their names were included in the previous amnesty, but not all of their cases were covered, and as a result they were unable to return."
27 Nov 2023
"We have questions that I direct to the committee that prepared the list of names: Why were certain names excluded from this amnesty such as Mohamad Salman Al-Mail."
28 Nov 2023
"ICSRF confirmed that the Amiri Decree No. 8 of 2023 granting amnesty to Kuwaiti opposition figure Mohamad Salman Al-Mail did not grant a full amnesty, but rather a partial amnesty for four out of thirteen cases."
31 Dec 2023
Mohamad Al-Mail has faced systematic persecution by UK authorities for his unwavering support of Palestine. He became the target of a coordinated campaign by counter-terrorism police, Zionist organizations, and British media outlets.
September 21, 2024 — Arrested Under Public Order Act
September 21, 2024 — Re-arrested Under Terrorism Act
Re-arrested under Terrorism Act 2000.
December 10, 2024 — Bail Extended
Police extended bail for three months.
January 14, 2025 — No Further Action on Terrorism Act
Counter-terrorism police confirmed no further action on Terrorism Act allegations.
March 23, 2025 — CPS Declines to Prosecute (First Time)
Crown Prosecution Service declined to prosecute on Public Order offense.
CPS Declines to Prosecute (Second Time)
Crown Prosecution Service declined to prosecute for a second time despite police pressure.
December 2025 — CPS Reverses Decision Under Police Pressure
After twice declining to prosecute, CPS reversed its decision under sustained pressure from Metropolitan Police and charged Mohamad Al-Mail.
January 19, 2026 — Westminster Magistrates' Court Hearing
Hearing scheduled at Westminster Magistrates' Court.
February 16, 2026 — Wood Green Crown Court Hearing
Hearing scheduled at Wood Green Crown Court.
